Three Lower Hutt families with gang connections have filed appeals against a Tenancy Tribunal decision that would see them evicted from their state houses.
They are fighting moves to get them kicked out of the suburb of Pomare after neighbours complained about intimidation, threats and burglary.
Billy Taylor, Robyn Winther and Huia Tamaka lodged appeals in Lower Hutt District Court this morning. The court confirmed the appeals had been lodged but no dates had yet been set for hearings.
The Tenancy Tribunal would not comment further on the matter.
Yesterday the tribunal released its decision ruling Housing NZ could seek possession of its units.
In February police arrested and charged several Mongrel Mob members, some of whom were partners of the tenants in question.
The following month Housing NZ served 90-day notices to the women.
Robert Lithgow, QC, who represented the women at the tribunal hearing, argued the evictions were discriminatory and breached the Bill of Rights Act.
NZPA